DUI Laywer in Rhode Island

What do the police look for during questioning at the scene?

Typical symptoms of intoxication are:

• Flushed face
• Red, watery, glassy and/or bloodshot eyes
• Odor of alcohol on breath
• Slurred speech
• Fumbling with wallet trying to get license
• Failure to comprehend the officer's questions
• Staggering when exiting vehicle
• Swaying
• Leaning on car for support
• Combative, belligerent and/or argumentative behavior
• Disheveled, disorderly clothing
• Stumbling
• Disorientation as to time and place
• Inability to follow directions